Community Support Worker

Job Description

our potential plus our commitment changes lives

Support Workers provide a vital part in providing the people we support with the care and ability to improve their quality of life.

Our care services in Taunton, Somerset are recruiting for energetic and passionate Community Support Workers to join our team. We currently have roles available working as part of our community team. We support adults with learning disabilities and autism and provide person-centred care.

We pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care and supporting individuals to achieve their outcomes while working with the community to enable people to have a presence within it.

Applicant must have a driving licence and vehicle.

Support workers take part in a mixture of shifts including long days, earlies, lates and sleepins.
Examples include - 7am-2pm, 2pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm SLEEP 7am-2pm. Shifts can be 7-8 hour long or 24 hours.

As one of the UK’s leading providers of care and support services to vulnerable adults, National Care Group fully appreciate the amazing and life changing work our Support Workers do. That is why we offer:

• A Competitive hourly rate of £9.03
• Specialist and Blended Training and Development – we believe in promoting from within
• Enhanced Training that includes Induction Training, Service Specific as well as opportunities to complete a Care Certificate and NVQ/QCF
• Access to Digital Perks where you can gain discounts on gym memberships, shopping, theme parks, travel and more
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Scheme to earn £300 per successful referral

Your role as a Support Worker will include:
- Providing 1-1 and group support sessions
- Creating engaging and creative ways to interact with the people you support
- Help with accessing the community and taking the people you support to their appointments.
- Set person-centred goals and agreeing on how to reach them
- Help with personal care when required
- Support the running of the home including the cooking and cleaning.

The most important qualities needed in a Support Worker are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest. 

Do you have the necessary values and qualities?
If Yes, Come and join our amazing team.